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Seattle Picks: Teen - Horror

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Searching for some thrills and chills? Look no further! MS = books for middle school readers (Updated May 2022)

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23 items

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The Companion

The Companion

by Alender, Katie

Book - 2020

Orphaned Margot learns that she is being brought to live with a wealthy family to be a companion to their daughter Agatha, who is completely silent. After...Show more Orphaned Margot learns that she is being brought to live with a wealthy family to be a companion to their daughter Agatha, who is completely silent. After a series of strange events, it appears that things are not quite as they seem in this huge gothic house. Show less

Orphaned Margot learns that she is being brought to live with a wealthy family to be a companion to their daughter Agatha, who is completely silent. After...Show more Orphaned Margot learns that she is being brought to live with a wealthy family to be a companion to their daughter Agatha, who is completely silent. After a series of strange events, it appears that things are not quite as they seem in this huge gothic house. Show less

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The Girl and the Ghost

The Girl and the Ghost

by Hanna Alkaf

Book - 2020

Suraya’s best and only friend has always been Pink, the pelesit (shapeshifting spirit) she inherited from her grandmother. In an attempt to be rid of Pink, Suraya learns there are beings in the world much more demonic than her pelesit. MS Suraya’s best and only friend has always been Pink, the pelesit (shapeshifting spirit) she inherited from her grandmother. In an attempt to be rid of Pink, Suraya learns there are beings in the world much more demonic than her pelesit. MS Show less

Suraya’s best and only friend has always been Pink, the pelesit (shapeshifting spirit) she inherited from her grandmother. In an attempt to be rid of Pink, Suraya learns there are beings in the world much more demonic than her pelesit. MS Suraya’s best and only friend has always been Pink, the pelesit (shapeshifting spirit) she inherited from her grandmother. In an attempt to be rid of Pink, Suraya learns there are beings in the world much more demonic than her pelesit. MS Show less

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To Break A Covenant

To Break A Covenant

by Ames, Alison (Young adult author)

Book - 2021

The people of New Basin experience strange phenomena – sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost h...Show more The people of New Basin experience strange phenomena – sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost hunters roll through, nobody can get to the bottom of what’s really going on. Except maybe Clem, Nina, Lisey & Piper. Show less

The people of New Basin experience strange phenomena – sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost h...Show more The people of New Basin experience strange phenomena – sleepwalking, night terrors, voices that only they can hear. And no matter how many vans of ghost hunters roll through, nobody can get to the bottom of what’s really going on. Except maybe Clem, Nina, Lisey & Piper. Show less

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Five Midnights

Five Midnights

by Cardinal, Ann Dávila

Book - 2019

If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other’s company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other’s company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. Show less

If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other’s company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. If Lupe Dávila and Javier Utierre can survive each other’s company, together they can solve a series of grisly murders sweeping though Puerto Rico. Show less

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Clown in A Cornfield

Clown in A Cornfield

by Cesare, Adam

Book - 2020

Quinn and her father have moved to Kettle Springs to find a fresh start, but what they don't know is that the town is split between the adults, desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and the kids, who just want to have fun. Quinn and her father have moved to Kettle Springs to find a fresh start, but what they don't know is that the town is split between the adults, desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and the kids, who just want to have fun. Show less

Quinn and her father have moved to Kettle Springs to find a fresh start, but what they don't know is that the town is split between the adults, desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and the kids, who just want to have fun. Quinn and her father have moved to Kettle Springs to find a fresh start, but what they don't know is that the town is split between the adults, desperate to make Kettle Springs great again, and the kids, who just want to have fun. Show less

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What Lives in the Woods

What Lives in the Woods

by Currie, Lindsay

Book - 2021

Mystery-loving Ginny isn’t thrilled to spend the summer in upstate Michigan where her father is restoring an old mansion – but she does want to get to the bottom of who, or what, might be haunting it. MS Mystery-loving Ginny isn’t thrilled to spend the summer in upstate Michigan where her father is restoring an old mansion – but she does want to get to the bottom of who, or what, might be haunting it. MS Show less

Mystery-loving Ginny isn’t thrilled to spend the summer in upstate Michigan where her father is restoring an old mansion – but she does want to get to the bottom of who, or what, might be haunting it. MS Mystery-loving Ginny isn’t thrilled to spend the summer in upstate Michigan where her father is restoring an old mansion – but she does want to get to the bottom of who, or what, might be haunting it. MS Show less

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The Taking of Jake Livingston

The Taking of Jake Livingston

by Douglass, Ryan

Book - 2021

It’s not easy being one of the only Black students in your exclusive prep school. It’s not easy seeing ghosts everywhere you turn. And it’s definitely not...Show more It’s not easy being one of the only Black students in your exclusive prep school. It’s not easy seeing ghosts everywhere you turn. And it’s definitely not easy when the spirit of a recently dead high school shooter wants to inhabit your body to commit more atrocities! MS Show less

It’s not easy being one of the only Black students in your exclusive prep school. It’s not easy seeing ghosts everywhere you turn. And it’s definitely not...Show more It’s not easy being one of the only Black students in your exclusive prep school. It’s not easy seeing ghosts everywhere you turn. And it’s definitely not easy when the spirit of a recently dead high school shooter wants to inhabit your body to commit more atrocities! MS Show less

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Harrow Lake

Harrow Lake

by Ellis, Kat

Book - 2020

When her horror movie director father is viciously stabbed, Lola is sent to live in Harrow Lake, where her father filmed his most famous slasher film. Lol...Show more When her horror movie director father is viciously stabbed, Lola is sent to live in Harrow Lake, where her father filmed his most famous slasher film. Lola thinks nothing can scare her, until enough sinister things happen to make her wonder if she’ll get out of the town alive. Show less

When her horror movie director father is viciously stabbed, Lola is sent to live in Harrow Lake, where her father filmed his most famous slasher film. Lol...Show more When her horror movie director father is viciously stabbed, Lola is sent to live in Harrow Lake, where her father filmed his most famous slasher film. Lola thinks nothing can scare her, until enough sinister things happen to make her wonder if she’ll get out of the town alive. Show less

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The Buried

The Buried

No Light, No Contact, Nowhere to Hide

by Grey, Melissa

Book - 2021

They’ve spent ten years since the Cataclysm essentially buried underground and supplies are running out. Dr. Moran says it’s still not safe to go outside, but is she telling the truth? They’ve spent ten years since the Cataclysm essentially buried underground and supplies are running out. Dr. Moran says it’s still not safe to go outside, but is she telling the truth? Show less

They’ve spent ten years since the Cataclysm essentially buried underground and supplies are running out. Dr. Moran says it’s still not safe to go outside, but is she telling the truth? They’ve spent ten years since the Cataclysm essentially buried underground and supplies are running out. Dr. Moran says it’s still not safe to go outside, but is she telling the truth? Show less

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The Glare

The Glare

by Harrison, Margot

Book - 2020

After a decade on her mother’s tech-free ranch, Hedda moves in with her father, where she starts playing a game called The Glare, where if you die 13 times on level 13, you die for real. Hedda’s new friends start playing the game… And dying. After a decade on her mother’s tech-free ranch, Hedda moves in with her father, where she starts playing a game called The Glare, where if you die 13 times on level 13, you die for real. Hedda’s new friends start playing the game… And dying. Show less

After a decade on her mother’s tech-free ranch, Hedda moves in with her father, where she starts playing a game called The Glare, where if you die 13 times on level 13, you die for real. Hedda’s new friends start playing the game… And dying. After a decade on her mother’s tech-free ranch, Hedda moves in with her father, where she starts playing a game called The Glare, where if you die 13 times on level 13, you die for real. Hedda’s new friends start playing the game… And dying. Show less

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Hide and Seeker

Hide and Seeker

by Hermon, Daka

Book - 2020

Zee disappeared, then reappeared after 404 days. He’s not the same – he seems terrified. Suddenly Zee and his friends are pulled into a shadowy world and forced to play a high stakes game of hide and seek made up of their own worst fears. MS Zee disappeared, then reappeared after 404 days. He’s not the same – he seems terrified. Suddenly Zee and his friends are pulled into a shadowy world and forced to play a high stakes game of hide and seek made up of their own worst fears. MS Show less

Zee disappeared, then reappeared after 404 days. He’s not the same – he seems terrified. Suddenly Zee and his friends are pulled into a shadowy world and forced to play a high stakes game of hide and seek made up of their own worst fears. MS Zee disappeared, then reappeared after 404 days. He’s not the same – he seems terrified. Suddenly Zee and his friends are pulled into a shadowy world and forced to play a high stakes game of hide and seek made up of their own worst fears. MS Show less

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White Smoke

White Smoke

by Jackson, Tiffany D.

Book - 2021

After a stint in rehab, Mari and her family are desperate for a fresh start. They’ve got a new house in a new place, but the house seems to be haunted, Mari battles anxiety, and there’s a sinister conspiracy involving the town’s Foundation. After a stint in rehab, Mari and her family are desperate for a fresh start. They’ve got a new house in a new place, but the house seems to be haunted, Mari battles anxiety, and there’s a sinister conspiracy involving the town’s Foundation. Show less

After a stint in rehab, Mari and her family are desperate for a fresh start. They’ve got a new house in a new place, but the house seems to be haunted, Mari battles anxiety, and there’s a sinister conspiracy involving the town’s Foundation. After a stint in rehab, Mari and her family are desperate for a fresh start. They’ve got a new house in a new place, but the house seems to be haunted, Mari battles anxiety, and there’s a sinister conspiracy involving the town’s Foundation. Show less

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Whispering Pines

Whispering Pines

by Lang, Heidi

Book - 2020

Rae’s new town has some sort of monster stealing kids’ eyeballs. After her dad’s mysterious disappearance, she’s taken to investigating weird phenomena an...Show more Rae’s new town has some sort of monster stealing kids’ eyeballs. After her dad’s mysterious disappearance, she’s taken to investigating weird phenomena and teams up with her neighbor, whose family specializes in the paranormal. Monsters may not be the only weird thing in town. MS Show less

Rae’s new town has some sort of monster stealing kids’ eyeballs. After her dad’s mysterious disappearance, she’s taken to investigating weird phenomena an...Show more Rae’s new town has some sort of monster stealing kids’ eyeballs. After her dad’s mysterious disappearance, she’s taken to investigating weird phenomena and teams up with her neighbor, whose family specializes in the paranormal. Monsters may not be the only weird thing in town. MS Show less

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A Wicked Magic

A Wicked Magic

by Laurens, Sasha

Book - 2020

Three teen girls struggle with inner (and outer) demons while flexing their witchy muscles. Pseudo-love triangles and mind-reading cats. Three teen girls struggle with inner (and outer) demons while flexing their witchy muscles. Pseudo-love triangles and mind-reading cats. Show less

Three teen girls struggle with inner (and outer) demons while flexing their witchy muscles. Pseudo-love triangles and mind-reading cats. Three teen girls struggle with inner (and outer) demons while flexing their witchy muscles. Pseudo-love triangles and mind-reading cats. Show less

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Bad Witch Burning

Bad Witch Burning

by Lewis, Jessica

Book - 2021

Katrell can talk to the dead, but it doesn’t make much money. Money’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. But not from this world – from beyond. Katrell can talk to the dead, but it doesn’t make much money. Money’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. But not from this world – from beyond. Show less

Katrell can talk to the dead, but it doesn’t make much money. Money’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. But not from this world – from beyond. Katrell can talk to the dead, but it doesn’t make much money. Money’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. But not from this world – from beyond. Show less

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His Hideous Heart

His Hideous Heart

Thirteen of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined

by Poe, Edgar Allan

Book - 2019

Compare Poe’s original stories with modern, equally horrifying remixes. Compare Poe’s original stories with modern, equally horrifying remixes. Show less

Compare Poe’s original stories with modern, equally horrifying remixes. Compare Poe’s original stories with modern, equally horrifying remixes. Show less

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The Blood Countess

The Blood Countess

by Popović, Lana

Book - 2020

After helping the Countess with a sick (secret) child, Ana is invited to be her chambermaid. Rumors swirl about the Countess’ wicked ways, but Ana ignores...Show more After helping the Countess with a sick (secret) child, Ana is invited to be her chambermaid. Rumors swirl about the Countess’ wicked ways, but Ana ignores them as she is beguiled by the Countess. Unfortunately, she soon finds out that some rumors are true. Show less

After helping the Countess with a sick (secret) child, Ana is invited to be her chambermaid. Rumors swirl about the Countess’ wicked ways, but Ana ignores...Show more After helping the Countess with a sick (secret) child, Ana is invited to be her chambermaid. Rumors swirl about the Countess’ wicked ways, but Ana ignores them as she is beguiled by the Countess. Unfortunately, she soon finds out that some rumors are true. Show less

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Burn Our Bodies Down

Burn Our Bodies Down

by Power, Rory

Book - 2020

Margot and her mother have been together forever, but when Margot discovers a photo of her grandmother who looks exactly like her mother, she returns to their hometown to discover why her mother left, and what may be waiting for them. Margot and her mother have been together forever, but when Margot discovers a photo of her grandmother who looks exactly like her mother, she returns to their hometown to discover why her mother left, and what may be waiting for them. Show less

Margot and her mother have been together forever, but when Margot discovers a photo of her grandmother who looks exactly like her mother, she returns to their hometown to discover why her mother left, and what may be waiting for them. Margot and her mother have been together forever, but when Margot discovers a photo of her grandmother who looks exactly like her mother, she returns to their hometown to discover why her mother left, and what may be waiting for them. Show less

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Dark and Shallow Lies

Dark and Shallow Lies

by Sain, Ginny Myers

Book - 2021

In a town full of psychics, how easy is it to keep a secret? When Grey comes home to Louisiana to visit the summer after her best friend goes missing, she finds out just how many secrets the dark water of the bayou can hide. In a town full of psychics, how easy is it to keep a secret? When Grey comes home to Louisiana to visit the summer after her best friend goes missing, she finds out just how many secrets the dark water of the bayou can hide. Show less

In a town full of psychics, how easy is it to keep a secret? When Grey comes home to Louisiana to visit the summer after her best friend goes missing, she finds out just how many secrets the dark water of the bayou can hide. In a town full of psychics, how easy is it to keep a secret? When Grey comes home to Louisiana to visit the summer after her best friend goes missing, she finds out just how many secrets the dark water of the bayou can hide. Show less

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Gallant

Gallant

by Schwab, Victoria

Book - 2022

All orphan Olivia has is her mother’s journal, which warns her to never go to Gallant, yet how can she pass up having a home and family at her uncle’s inv...Show more All orphan Olivia has is her mother’s journal, which warns her to never go to Gallant, yet how can she pass up having a home and family at her uncle’s invitation? She soon learns the dark secrets at the family homestead that have led generations to madness and death. Show less

All orphan Olivia has is her mother’s journal, which warns her to never go to Gallant, yet how can she pass up having a home and family at her uncle’s inv...Show more All orphan Olivia has is her mother’s journal, which warns her to never go to Gallant, yet how can she pass up having a home and family at her uncle’s invitation? She soon learns the dark secrets at the family homestead that have led generations to madness and death. Show less

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House of Hollow

House of Hollow

by Sutherland, Krystal

Book - 2021

The Hollow sisters disappeared for a month as children, leaving them forever changed - physically and otherwise. When the oldest sister Grey disappears ag...Show more The Hollow sisters disappeared for a month as children, leaving them forever changed - physically and otherwise. When the oldest sister Grey disappears again, strange things happen to the younger sisters, Vivi and Iris, forcing them to unravel what really happened long ago. Show less

The Hollow sisters disappeared for a month as children, leaving them forever changed - physically and otherwise. When the oldest sister Grey disappears ag...Show more The Hollow sisters disappeared for a month as children, leaving them forever changed - physically and otherwise. When the oldest sister Grey disappears again, strange things happen to the younger sisters, Vivi and Iris, forcing them to unravel what really happened long ago. Show less

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Small Town Monsters

Small Town Monsters

by Wallach, Diana Rodriguez

Book - 2021

Outcast Vera and popular jock Max are up against dark forces that stretch much further than their small, coastal town - and into the very heart of evil. MS Outcast Vera and popular jock Max are up against dark forces that stretch much further than their small, coastal town - and into the very heart of evil. MS Show less

Outcast Vera and popular jock Max are up against dark forces that stretch much further than their small, coastal town - and into the very heart of evil. MS Outcast Vera and popular jock Max are up against dark forces that stretch much further than their small, coastal town - and into the very heart of evil. MS Show less

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